People & Culture Executive - Al Qurm Charter School

Job Description

Aldar Education is seeking a People & Culture Assistant for Al Qurm Charter School to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 31,000 students and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

• Provide support to the HRO in all HR related concerns and tasks.
• Assist in managing the onboarding process for all incoming staff, including pre-employment communication to ensure new starters are aware of the requirements for their role and for working and living in the UAE.
• Maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of the files stored in EDMS and the HR Master Database.
• Assist with recruitment processes, including screening applications, scheduling interviews, and coordinating assessments.
• Help with onboarding new employees, ensuring they have the right documents, access, and information to start smoothly.
• Support visa processing and ADEK pass applications in coordination with relevant teams.
• Assist in coordinating performance appraisals and probation reviews.
• Track training and development opportunities for staff and maintain records of professional development.
• Handle Health Insurance applications, renewals, cancellations and associated management for all school staff in coordination with HQ Public Relations team.
• Manage and report staff time and attendance, including managing the time and attendance systems.
• Process exiting staff as leavers and ensure all associated exit procedures are completed, including liaison with HQ payroll for full and final settlements and housing closeout procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date confidential employment records and staff files on site at school.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure they accurately reflect the staffing within the school.

• Minimum diploma or degree of higher education, or a graduate level industry qualification for the assigned functional area.
• Minimum 2 years in HR or Recruitment in any industry, or 1 year in Generalist HR within a service-related industry.
• Competent using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience liaising with government bodies in the UAE and a working knowledge of HAAD and Immigration requirements and processes.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral;
  Arabic proficiency is desirable.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow-up, able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning, particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters.

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both…